One Messy Eater

Presley has come a long way. I remember not too long ago posting pictures of her red faced and screaming at the idea of eating baby food. Now...a mere 2 months later, she goes into little birdie mode as soon as she gets in the chair. She flops her mouth open and keeps it that way until she's full. This little girl likes to eat! And the more we do it the more she wants to help. Forget the bibs....we're already stripping down to our diaper for easier cleanup!

Presley lets me feed her with the spoon pretty good but she's started sticking her fingers in her mouth between bites and this never turns out good. It always starts out a little messy.....

And it goes down hill FAST!

Especially when we are eating something like prunes...it's really obvious. I must say the prunes do bring out those blue eyes! Granted she is messy but she's a great eater.

I mean come on, how can you get onto a girl this dang cute?!

Daddy and Presley Get A Toy

I need to start a whole blog called Daddy's girl. Seriously, I have so many pictures of these two. But I love it....and let me tell you Jared Hicks is one proud and sweet daddy! And of course he thinks he's daughter is super smart (and I agree) so he's been working on getting her to stand up. She looks so dang big! And what if she does start walking soon....how crazy would that be?! Hahaha
My sweet family!

After the wedding and watching Jared drag Presley around the yard in the wagon we had borrowed from Charlie I couldn't help myself but to get a wagon of our own. And let me say....wow who knew a Radio Flyer would cost so much?! I know it will be worth it though and yesterday when I was getting ready in the bathroom for church I could hear Jared pulling Presley around the house. Life couldn't be any sweeter!

The first ride....

And then last night Jared working on Presley with standing again....I keep telling him "you teach her to walk early...you get to chase her!"

Eric's Wedding

Jared's brother Eric got married on Saturday so most of our weekend revolved around that. Presley and Jared were both in the wedding and I got to play the part of super proud wife/mom! I tried to take some pictures throughout the day but I did not take any during the ceremony. So hopefully I'll get some of those on here soon. But for now....

Kristina you rock! I think this picture turned out great. Quit your day job and start a business! Hahaha
And the rest of these are pretty random....and no I have not edited them yet so bear with me! Oh and please note how many people it took to entertain Presley while we waited for the wedding to start!

Pepaw and Zachary were on duty here...

And there are some weird shadows in the picture but I still think it's sweet. And if I had a dollar for everyone who had to have someone else help with their tie....

Zachary and Ethan playing around....that's a little scary!

Granny and Pops (Jared's parents) with Presley...

Presley showing Granny how she's a big girl and has been practicing standing up...

Presley trying to steal Aunt Lisa's flower....

Landon being a gentleman and taking care of Memaw Mary and Presley...

Grandma (my mom) with Presley during the reception...

Presley got to ride down the aisle in a wagon pulled by her super cute cousin Jaden. And somehow I didn't get a picture of that....I know, I know! I'll track one down and put it on here soon.

Sweet Girl

Okay...here are some more pictures of Babycakes! These are some of my favorite. There are lots more but I didn't want to be too proud a mom and post all of them. Presley did soooo good when we did pictures Saturday. I love her baby blue eyes and her endless smile!

Last night when we were sitting on the couch with Presley asleep between us, Jared asked me if I loved her more than I had thought I would. I couldn't even find words to start describing how I feel about my sweet little girl. I thought I'd blow up with excitement the 9 months I was pregnant. Now that she's here I can't kiss her or hold her or watch her enough. Jared and I both catch each other standing over her crib just watching her sleep. She's growing so fast that I try to take in every little detail so that I can always remember how innocent and perfect she is.

I hope that one day she truly understands that our greatest blessing was when she was given to us. But like everyone told us....she won't even begin to comprehend it until she has a little blessing of her own. We love you sweet precious child!

The Last Bath

We've worked really hard to make a bedtime routine for Presley. And I can already tell this is a little girl that will need a routine as she gets older. I'm hoping that this isn't an indication that she's going to be a Type A like her momma! Every night Presley gets baby food, then a bath, then a bottle. Then if all goes well....it's off to Dream land for this little cupcake.

Last night however, I made the decision that bathtime in the kitchen shall come to an end. At least for now....When we brought Presley home her little 7lb 4 oz body fit perfectly in the sink. She was so little!
It didn't take long before she got too big for that so we bought a plastic tub that we have been filling with water and sitting on the counter. I set up a little assembly line each night....the tub, a towel, diaper cream, diaper, lotion, and pajamas. Took a little set up/clean up time but it worked.

Now that Presley is 5 months old she's slightly bigger. Haha! Okay....she's now 15 lbs and 25 inches long. So she takes up a lot more room!

Notice the droplets of water splahing above her feet. This is the current issue at hand and the reason I've called off kitchen baths. Presley loves baths and has turned into one splashing machine!

Well, that and also the fact that she's too long for the counter! So bathtime will now be moved to the actual bath tub. Once Presley gets to where she can sit up I'll think about the sink again. Of course, since this was the "last bath" I had to take some pics. Notice the mohawk Presley has here.....that's the work of Daddy!

I have been reading Lord Change My Attitude Before It's Too Late and last night the chapter had the verse "I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am" Philippians 4:11. The chapter talked about having a content attitude and thriving with what God has provided for us. This morning as I was getting ready I couldn't help but look at Presley playing with my socks (yes....believe it or not she plays with them every morning) and think about how simple little things can make her happy. My prayer this morning is that I will take what I'm handed and be content.

Flower Pictures

I remember saying at lunch on Sunday that Presley came out with a bow on her head so when I looked back at these pictures we had taken Saturday, I'm glad we did some shots without one. I love her with a hairbow but I also want to remember how sweet and soft her little hair is.

Yes, she seems to be growing more on top that anywhere else....and yes Daddy makes her a mowhawk every night during her bath, and yes I joke that if it keeps growing pretty soon I'll be able to give her a comb-over. But more than anything I want to remember how when she's sleepy she rubs her hair and how soft and shiny it is. So I'm glad that I have these shots to remind me!

Photo Shoot

We did pictures this weekend and they went soooo good! Presley loves attention (as I've mentioned before) so she was eating it up! I took an outfit but when we got there I took off what she had on to put the dress on her and for some random reason I suggested the guy start with some diaper pictures. And I'm so glad we did. When she's diaper-only Presley really pays attention to her toes. Here's a preview....

Jared went with us and we spent the whole day together. We furniture shopped, had pictures done, and even looked for me a dress to wear to Eric's wedding. Luckily....I have the most patient baby and husband ever! We had a great day and I promise to share the rest of the pictures later!